Ralph Nichols
Ralph Cyril Fulford Nichols (born August 12, 1910 in Islington , † May 27, 2001 ) was an English badminton player . Leslie Nichols was his brother. In 1954 he married his mixed partner Elisabeth O'Beirne .
Career
Ralph Nichols was one of the greatest badminton players of the 1930s. This decade was where his most significant successes occurred. He was successful ten times at the All England, among others . His track record goes well into the mid-1950s, when he won the French Open at the age of 44.
Sporting successes
| space | discipline | season | event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men's singles | 1932, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1938 | All of England |
| Men's doubles | 1936, 1937, 1938 | ||
| Mixed | 1939 | ||
| 1 | Men's singles | 1937, 1939 | Scottish Open |
| Men's doubles | 1937, 1947, 1950 | ||
| Mixed | 1947 | ||
| 1 | Men's singles | 1936 | Irish Open |
| Men's doubles | 1932 | ||
| Mixed | 1947 | ||
| 1 | Men's doubles | 1938 | Denmark Open |
| Mixed | 1938 | ||
| 1 | Men's singles | 1935 | French Open |
| Men's doubles | 1935, 1954 | ||
| Mixed | 1935, 1954 | ||
| 1 | Men's doubles | 1930 | Welsh International |
| Mixed | 1932 |
literature
- John Arlott (Ed.): The Oxford companion to sports & games. Oxford University Press, London 1975
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nichols, Ralph |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Nichols, Ralph CF; Nichols, Ralph Cyril Fulford |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English badminton player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 12, 1910 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Islington |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 27, 2001 |